Sharaf U Dheen’s Malayalam action comedy, The Pet Detective, is all set for its OTT debut. Following a successful theatrical run, the film will premiere on November 28, 2025 on ZEE5, giving audiences the opportunity to stream the film from the comfort of their homes. Directed by Praneesh Vijayan and co-written with Jai Vishnu, the film marks Sharaf U Dheen’s debut as a producer.
The film stars Sharaf U Dheen, Anupama Parameswaran, Vinayakan, Vinay Fort, Shyam Mohan, Joman Jyotir, Bhagat Manuel, Vijayaraghavan, Renji Panikkar, Shoby Thilakan, Nishanth Sagar and PP Kunhikrishnan. Sharaf plays the role of Tony Jose Alula, a young man who is deeply in love with Kaikeyi, played by Anupama Parameswaran. To win over her strict father, Toni takes a job as a pet detective.
Here’s what to expect from the storyline
What starts out as a simple case of lost pets soon turns into an unexpected adventure. Tony finds himself entangled with an international mafia, facing dangerous situations mixed with comedy and chaos. The film blends action and humor effectively, making it a light-hearted entertainer for Malayalam cinema fans.
Critics praised the film’s performances, especially those of Sharaf U Dheen, Joman Jyothir and Anupama Parameswaran. Praneesh Vijayan’s humour, music, screenplay, editing and direction were also highlighted in positive reviews. The film received a U certificate from the CBFC in India and a 12A rating from the BBFC in the UK, citing moderate violence, threats, some injury details and underlying strong language.
The film was originally scheduled to release on April 25, 2025, but was postponed to October 16, 2025, to avoid clash with the film Thudrum. It released on the same day in India and on limited screens in the UK, Ireland, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain. The theatrical success of the film has now paved the way for its OTT release, making it accessible to a wider audience.
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